John Garamendi
U.S. Representative, California District 8 on the U.S. House
- 202-225-1880
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In the records we collect, John cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 39% of the time, introduced 55 bills, and cosponsored 916 more.
U.S. House: missed 91 of 674 recorded votes (13.5%) this 119th Congress; chamber median 1.9%.
Source: U.S. House roll-call votes
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 580 votes. "Missed" counts roll calls recorded as Not Voting or absent while in office; the median covers members recorded on at least 20 of them. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, California District 8 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov
Compare candidatesWhere John stands
On 475 recorded votes where members disagreed, John was on the prevailing side 140 times and in the minority 335 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 17, No 45
- Voted no on HCONRES113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels.... Passed 216 to 214, Jul 22, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Passed 216 to 212, Jul 22, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR9770: Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways20 bills
- Education6 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs6 bills
- Agriculture & Natural Resources3 bills
- Children & Families2 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition2 bills
- Infrastructure - Water & Stormwater2 bills
- Not in a single policy area11 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HR5334: An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
Passed 262 to 159. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Garamendi - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
Bills they introduced
- H.Con.Res. 119 (119th Congress)Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.Latest recorded action (2026-09-21): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 10267 (119th Congress), Infrastructure Spending - RoadwaysCabin Air Safety Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-03): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- H.R. 9980 (119th Congress), EducationAmerican Food for American Schools Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-07-30): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $582,746 and spent $615,821 for the 2026 election, with $1,231,643 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H0CA10149
2026 campaign$582,504 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)27%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)2%
- Political action committees (PACs)71%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives33%
- Other / Not classified25%
- Not employed18%
- Legal11%
- Sales & marketing5%
- Other8%
Source: FEC filing, H0CA10149
2024 campaign$1,112,823 in contributions
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on ReadinessRanking Member
- House Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.